Many vehicle security projects fail not because of missing technology,
but because GPS tracking and immobilization are treated as the same thing.
GPS is designed for visibility.
It tells you where the vehicle is — usually after an incident happens.
An immobilizer is designed for control.
It determines whether the vehicle can be safely stopped, limited, or recovered.
GPS trackers and immobilizers are often mentioned together, but they serve very different purposes.
A GPS tracker is mainly used for:
Vehicle tracking
Route history
Fleet monitoring
A vehicle immobilizer is used to:
Physically block the vehicle
Prevent engine start
Stop theft even without network signal
In real-world scenarios, many GPS users add an immobilizer as a second layer of protection, especially in areas where GPS jammers are common.
At Velsentra, we design immobilizers that can work independently or alongside GPS platforms, depending on customer needs.